Purchasing Manager - Kingston

Trans-United Consultants Ltd.; Kingston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Manager to lead their supply chain department. In this pivotal role, you will manage all aspects of the supply chain function, ensuring operational excellence and fostering strong vendor relationships. Your expertise in supply chain strategies and leadership will drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance team performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a thriving manufacturing environment while developing your career in supply chain management. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment leading supply chain.
• Strong leadership skills and in-depth knowledge of supply chain strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the supply chain function with strong leadership.
• Responsible for procurement, logistics, and inventory control.
• Focus on continuous improvement of materials movement in the supply chain.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Supply Chain Management

Team Building

Project Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

College Diploma in Business Administration

Job description

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Minimum Requirements

• College Diploma in Business Administration or related
• 5 yrs+ direct work experience in a manufacturing environment leading a supply chain department
• Excellent leadership skills including building teams, leading projects and developing staff
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain strategies, including total delivery cost, profitability, inventory turns and service levels

Duties / Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the supply chain function by providing strong leadership, knowledge and vision to the supply chain team
• Responsible for procurement, sourcing, materials management, warehousing, logistics and inventory control
• Focus on Continuous Improvement of the materials movement through various stages of the supply chain process
• Establish key performance indicators and benchmarks to measure actual performance against goals on a regular basis
• Ensure that internal customer’s needs are met and maintain excellent vendor relationships
• Set strategic direction and support staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of all supply chain management processes in support of customer needs and fulfilling business objectives
• Assess, develop and implement the necessary policies and procedures to be in compliance with changing practices, standards, regulations and laws
• Establish a partnership framework through well executed contract management, vendor selection, relationship and performance measuring
• Assess, develop, implement and evaluate KPIs relative to the supply chain management process